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The first commercial flights from Exeter Airport took off in the 1930s when the terminal was nothing more than a large marquee. Its service to the Channel Islands was popular throughout the following decades, but recent growth in air traffic to Exeter has been so dramatic that a new terminal is now needed to cope with in excess of a million passengers a year.

Parking facilities in and around Exeter Airport
Flights from Exeter are supported by secure parking, on offer at reasonable prices. Visitors seeing off friends and family may park in the short-term car park for up to 20 minutes free of charge. The 3 long-stay car parks are a little further away from the terminal but provide free shuttle connections. Good savings can be made if parking can be booked and paid for in advance of travel.

Airport distance from Exeter and other surrounding locations
Exeter Airport enjoys an ideal location just 3 miles from the M5 and 6 miles from Exeter, placing it within easy reach of all the surrounding areas. With distances of 52 miles to Barnstaple, 24 miles to Lyme Regis and Bristol just an hour and a half up the M5, flights from Exeter are ideal for anyone wanting to jet off from Devon, Dorset or Somerset.

Transport links to Exeter
The closest railway station to the airport is Digby and Sowton, just under 3 miles to the east. Taxi services are available outside the arrivals hall for onward journeys to this and the two main railway stations in Central Exeter. Local bus services also run there regularly as well as linking up with the local towns of Exmouth and Sidmouth.

Conference and other business facilities at Exeter Airport
Business passengers on the move are an increasingly important proportion of Exeter’s passenger base and as such they can take advantage of wireless internet facilities throughout the airport building as well as a business conference room which can be pre-booked for a pre-flight business meeting or presentation. The facility houses all the latest multimedia equipment.

Profile of the local area

Exeter was founded by the Romans and most of its city walls still stand, reflecting 2000 years of history. Aside from its historical attractions, Exeter is a charming and vibrant place with a busy Quayside and great shopping especially around the Cathedral Quarter. Close by are the sandy beaches of Exmouth and the Jurassic Coast as well as the rolling hills and thatched villages of the Devonshire countryside.

Dublin Airport
Flights to Dublin Airport began before the war, with a regular service from Liverpool run by Aer Lingus. Since that time, over 240 million passengers have passed through the terminal which has undergone regular improvements to handle the growth in traffic. The airport now flies to 150 UK and European destinations and on its busiest days, handles over 600 take-offs and landings.

Parking facilities in and around Dublin Airport
Dublin offers a total of 18,000 parking spaces including 4 short-term car parks within walking distance of the terminal. The airport’s long-term car park is a little further away and is serviced by regular shuttle buses. All car parks have undergone recent improvements and many new paystations have been installed reducing waiting times for passengers.

Airport distance from Dublin and other notable surrounding locations
Lying just 8 miles to the north of Dublin city centre, the airport is just a short drive from the M50 and the M1 stretching north toward Newry. Flights to Dublin are therefore a quick and easy way of reaching all the tourist hotspots of Southern Ireland, with Carlow 60 miles to the south, Louth 46 miles to the north and Longford 79 miles to the north-west.

Transport links to Dublin
Flights to Dublin are adequately connected with the city by the public transport network. Although there is no railway service to the airport, several local bus companies run services which link up with Dublin town centre and its suburbs. The airport taxi rank is located outside the arrivals hall but the journey into Dublin can cost over 25 euros depending on the traffic.

Conference and other business facilities at Dublin Airport
Wireless internet access is available in several locations throughout the airport for the benefit of business travellers on the go. The airport lounges and meeting rooms are also available for hire should you require a pre-flight meeting or conference, but off-site hotels provide larger and better equipped facilities if you wish to entertain larger numbers of delegates.

Profile of the local area
Low-cost airlines have put Dublin high up on the list of many peoples’ favourite locations for a fun-packed weekend or short-break. Dublin offers the best in Irish culture, combined with great shopping, restaurants and lively nightlife hotspots. This is also a fantastic base from which to explore the treasures of the Emerald Isle with its castles, stately homes and great outdoor opportunities.